While the Mitsubishi Challenger is due for a much-needed replacement toward the end of this year, savvy buyers can pick up an end of model bargain with the current version still in showrooms. It might be something of a blunt hammer in modern terms, but the Challenger is still a properly tough off-roader, with just enough manners on-road to appeal to the budget-conscious buyer.
On test, we have the top spec LS variant of the Challenger range, with a starting price of $49,990 plus on-road costs. The two-variant Challenger range itself kicks off with the basic 2.5 variant, which costs $42,490 plus on-road costs. That said, if you’re shopping now, there are sub-$40K base models to be had.
There’s something for most buyers with either the entry-level SUV or the range topper, but the LS variant is absolutely the pick of the range â€" almost thanks entirely to its standard Super Select 4WD system. More on that soon.
Our test Challenger had a few options starting with metallic paint ($550), but there were also some clever off-road additions. The rear cargo mat costs $120.89, the boot flap scuff guard $64.79, the tow bar kit $841.50, the tow ball $30.03, the alloy nudge bar $715.00, the wiring kit and driving lights $255.20 and the driving lights themselves $391.05. That brings the as-tested cost up to $52,958.
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